Bucephalandra Apple Leaf
Bucephalandra Apple Leaf is a stunning variant belonging to the Bucephalandra family. Buce Apple Leaf grows tear drop shaped leaves and have a vivid green coloration. This variety of Bucephalandra stays relatively small, making it a perfect plant for any sized aquarium. Consider using Buce Apple Leaf as a midground plant for nano scapes and a foreground plant for larger ones.
Similar to other Buce, Bucephalandra Apple Leaf is easy to care for, not requiring high light, CO2, or dosing of fertilizers, but this plant will definitely benefit from them. Being able to be grown submerged or emerged allows Bucephalandra Apple Leaf to be grown in a variety of set ups, including aquariums, terrariums, paludariums, and vivariums. Due to its slow growth rate, algae may grow on the leaves if there is imbalance in the water chemistry. Keeping a balanced tank and good water quality will greatly help prevent algae from growing.
Key Features & Important Notes
- Bucephalandra is an epiphytic aquarium plant so it can be attached to aquarium hardscape.
- Bucephalandra’s final size, coloration and growth rate are dependent upon the condition of the aquarium Photos are a representation of what you will receive and may vary.
- Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
- CO2 injection will yield better growth.
- Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.
Care & Additional Information
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. We encourage you to do thorough research before committing to keeping any type of livestock.
Family Name: Araceae
Origin: Borneo
pH: 6-8
Skill Level: Easy
Light: Low to Medium
Co2: Not necessary but recommended
Propagation: Cut by rhizome
Growth rate: Slow
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